JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and teamwork focused work ethic.
- Responsible for executing routine animal care procedures, training, diet preparation, habitat maintenance, record keeping, public presentations, feedings, interactive programs and enrichment for marine mammal collection.
- Focus on belugas whales with daily assistance to outdoor pinniped collection.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Must be willing to consistently provide internal and external customer service above and beyond expectation.
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred.
- Two years of paid professional experience with care and training of marine mammals or 5 years of equivalent experience.
- Cetacean experience required.
- Public presentation comfort and skill preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
- Ability to pass swim test.
- SCUBA certification and the ability to pass a dive physical required.
- Requires schedule flexibility, evenings/weekends/holidays, and overtime
- Multi-lingual desired, Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be a role model for staff demonstrating positive customer service and teamwork with other departments at MA.
- Execute routine husbandry procedures to maintain federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
- Execute daily training sessions and enrichment sessions to ensure all animals receive stimulation, exercise, variability, variety, and positive reinforcement in accordance with guidelines established by AMMPA, AZA, IMATA, and AH.
- Care for and maintain marine mammal collection and habitats.
- Keep proper records.
- Present public and classroom demonstrations educating public with approved institutional information.
- Perform regular scuba diving maintenance on habitats.
- Assist senior trainers with administrative tasks as assigned.
- Act as a mentor and role model for assistant trainers, interns, and volunteers.
- Assist with monitoring operation of life support systems and water quality.
- Maintain consistent professional attitude, motivation, and willingness to accept feedback.
- Develop training skills consistent with MA philosophy and procedures.
- Work in cold, hot, wet, indoor, and outdoor environments.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Safety/Security
- Work in a safe manner at all times.
- Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to them as protection from recognized hazards.
Report any unsafe condition
- Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.Sea Research Foundation, Inc. (dba Mystic Aquarium) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
- Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
